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DG08 NKX

2008 Mazda 3

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,535 mi
Last recorded123,535 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mazda 366,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 NKX
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 123,535 miles

corrosion underneath car

front discs corroded

nsr number plate light not working

osr pads low

weep nsf shock

Fail 15 Jun 2026 123,535 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underneath car

front discs corroded

nsr number plate light not working

osr pads low

weep nsf shock

Pass 16 Jun 2025 121,187 miles

corrosion on rear crossmember

nsr number plate light

rear exhaust mount rusted off

weep nsf shock

Fail 16 Jun 2025 121,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion on rear crossmember

nsr number plate light

rear exhaust mount rusted off

weep nsf shock

Pass 11 Jun 2024 117,827 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

front tyres bold on inside attension needed and tracking

slight noise nsf bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2023 112,861 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2022 108,041 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general age related underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2021 101,935 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general age related underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2020 97,354 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 87,172 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 79,018 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2018 78,977 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' mount (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,626 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 67,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,055 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 44,987 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 39,279 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,328 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 23,179 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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DG08 NKX is a 2008 Mazda 3 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 66,871 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG08 NKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Mazda 3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG08 NKX registered?

DG08 NKX is a 2008 Mazda 3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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